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Happy
Kendall Payne Lyrics
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I get no peace when you're away
I thought the stars were finally for us
I read 'em wrong, they're brewing hurricanes
Take these arms we call our home
And feel just what is true
They sky ain't moving me away, it's the sky that's moving you
I can't breathe it's all too sudden
I've been caught again in danger
Divorce myself or be your bride
Take these words of right and wrong
And tell me how they fit
When I'm wrong for loving me
And you're right, I just can't quit
I wanna be free to be happy again
I wanna be told that you love who I am
And if it's a spark that you're missing
Then maybe you should try and hold my hand
I wanna be happy again
I can't choose between now and never
Our baby boy he's almost five
And he needs both his momma and daddy
And I won't make him choose a side
Take these roads we travel
And tell me where they lead
You sold me heaven but gave me hell
And with every step I bleed
Kendall Payne's song Happy tells the story of a woman who is struggling to find happiness and peace in her relationship. The song starts off with Payne being unable to sleep on a Sunday morning, feeling like she gets no peace when her partner is away. She had once believed that their relationship was meant to be, but now realizes she read the signs wrong. The stars that she thought were finally aligned for them were actually brewing hurricanes. The arms that they called home are no longer comforting, and she is feeling unsure of what is true.
As the song progresses, Payne reveals that her partner has made a sudden move, catching her off guard, and she finds herself in danger. She is faced with a difficult decision of whether to stay and be his bride or to divorce herself from the relationship. She knows that she wants to be happy again, but she is conflicted between her love for herself and her love for her partner.
The song ends with Payne acknowledging the difficulty of her situation. She is unable to choose between now and never, especially with their five-year-old son in the mix. She wants to find a way to make it work for all of them. However, she realizes that her partner had promised her heaven but gave her hell, and with every step, she bleeds. The song is a poignant reminder of the struggles that come with relationships and the importance of finding happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't sleep it's Sunday morning
I am unable to sleep even though it is Sunday morning
I get no peace when you're away
I cannot find peace of mind when you are not present
I thought the stars were finally for us
I believed that the stars were in our favor
I read 'em wrong, they're brewing hurricanes
I misinterpreted their message, as they are creating chaos and trouble for us
Take these arms we call our home
Take this place where we reside and consider it our safe haven
And feel just what is true
And recognize what is genuine and authentic
They sky ain't moving me away, it's the sky that's moving you
The sky is not pushing me away, but it is causing you to leave
I can't breathe it's all too sudden
I am unable to catch my breath as everything has happened too fast
You made your move and by surprise
You caught me off guard with your unexpected actions
I've been caught again in danger
Once again, I find myself in a precarious situation
Divorce myself or be your bride
I have to choose between ending my relationship with you or marrying you
Take these words of right and wrong
Consider these beliefs of what is acceptable or unacceptable
And tell me how they fit
And explain to me how they apply to our situation
When I'm wrong for loving me
When I am criticized for being true to myself
And you're right, I just can't quit
And you are correct, I cannot give up on who I am
I wanna be free to be happy again
I desire to have the freedom to be content once more
I wanna be told that you love who I am
I long to hear that you love me for who I genuinely am
And if it's a spark that you're missing
And if what we lack is a sense of excitement or enthusiasm
Then maybe you should try and hold my hand
Then perhaps you should consider holding my hand and reconnecting with me
I wanna be happy again
I wish to regain the feeling of joy and happiness
I can't choose between now and never
I cannot decide between the present and the future
Our baby boy he's almost five
Our young son is nearly five years old
And he needs both his momma and daddy
And he requires the presence of both his mother and father
And I won't make him choose a side
And I refuse to force him to pick between us
Take these roads we travel
Consider these paths we are journeying together
And tell me where they lead
And inform me of their eventual destination
You sold me heaven but gave me hell
You promised me perfection, yet you have caused me misery
And with every step I bleed
And with each move I make, I am hurting emotionally and mentally
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